Sunday's gossip

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TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has warned their Premier League title rivals that he intends to keep spending in the transfer market.

Full story: Mail on Sunday

Tottenham and Liverpool are leading the chase for Malaga striker Isco, but Arsenal, Manchester United and Juventus are also tracking the 20-year-old.

Full story: Sunday Mirror
Arsenal have joined Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to sign Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente, 27, after the Spaniard stalled over agreeing a new deal.

Full story: Metro

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany, 26, has vowed never to swap City for Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Full story: the Sun

Juventus keen on bringing Man City striker Mario Balotelli, 22, back to Italy in a £25m deal next January.

Full story: caughtoffside.com

Manager Nigel Adkins has refused to give Kelvin Davis any assurances about his Southampton future after dropping the 35-year-old goalkeeper for Saturday's 4-1 win against Aston Villa.

Full story: talkSPORT

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert wants to bring out-of-favour Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling, 22, to Villa Park for around £2m in the January transfer window.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Arsenal have been put on alert as 31-year-old Fulham and Norway defender Brede Hangeland's contract talks continue to stall.

Full story: Metro
OTHER GOSSIP

Real Madrid manager - and former Chelsea boss - Jose Mourinho says it is only a matter of time until he returns to manage in the Premier League.

Full story: Metro

Liverpool's American owners will end the club's 10-year stadium saga by committing to develop Anfield as a refurbished 60,000-capacity venue.

Full story: Daily Mail

Tottenham hope to appoint Franco Baldini, former number two to then England boss Fabio Capello, as director of football to work alongside Andre Villas-Boas.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph


Striker Shane Long joined West Brom in August 2011 from Reading

Meanwhile, former France and Tottenham winger David Ginola, 45, has opened the door to a return to Spurs as manager.

Full story: the Sun

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long, 25, claims West Brom have shed their "little West Brom" image thanks to Steve Clarke's impact since taking over as manager.

Full story: Birmingham Mail

However, Clarke defended his decision to drop West Brom's leading scorer Long after seeing his replacement, Romelu Lukaku, score the winner against Reading on Saturday.

Full story: Birmingham Mail

Boss Darren Ferguson has vowed not to walk away from Peterborough United despite falling to the bottom of the Championship after losing to Wolves, their seventh successive defeat.

Full story: skysports.com
AND FINALLY

Birmingham City manager Lee Clark has made a public apology after the humiliating 5-0 defeat at home to Barnsley.

Full story: Sunday Mercury
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last shite of sept 12

Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to become the highest paid player in the world has caused a rift with Real Madrid and alerted Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City. Bidding for the 27-year-old forward would begin at the £80m mark, the price Manchester United sold him for in 2009.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Manchester City and Liverpool have promised to play Theo Walcott as a striker, rather than keep him in the winger role he occupies for Arsenal. The 23-year-old's current contract expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

The agent of Getafe midfielder Abdel Barrada has said that Manchester City are watching the 23-year-old.
Full story: Metro

Manchester United winger Nani is a £12m transfer target for Serie A champions Juventus.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

And United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could replace the Portuguese winger with Blackpool's Thomas Ince - son of former United man Paul - with the sides close to agreeing a £6m fee.
Full story: Sunday Express

OTHER GOSSIP

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will demand a large compensation package from Blackburn if the Championship side want technical co-ordinator Tim Sherwood to replace Steve Kean as manager at Ewood Park.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has urged Rio Ferdinand to end his England career. Ferguson said: "Rio could do the job for England, no doubt about that — but I don't see why he should. He should concentrate on his career here, that's what I'd prefer."
Full story: The Sun

Chelsea captain John Terry was again snubbed during the pre-match handshakes at Arsenal on Saturday - by Gunners mascot Gunnersaurus.
Full story: The Observer

Liverpool plan to offer 18-year-old playmaker Suso an improved contract. The Spaniard was handed his first Premier League start in his club's 5-2 victory at Norwich on Saturday.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

Suso rejected overtures from Real Madrid and Barcelona to sign for Liverpool in 2010
Manager Sam Allardyce's hopes of a new West Ham deal depend on whether he guides the side to Premier League safety. The 57-year-old's current contract expires at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's declaration that no player over the age of 30 will be given more than a one-year contract extension could lead to the exits of 31-year-old left-back Ashley Cole, 31-year-old captain John Terry and 34-year-old midfielder Frank Lampard.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits it will be "a miracle" if he wins the Premier League title at Anfield before he retires. The 32-year-old says: "There's not just Manchester United and Arsenal now but Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle coming as well."
Full story: The Sunday Times


Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane is set for a surprise return to management with Turkish side Kasimpasa, who are based in Istanbul.
Full story: The Sun

AND FINALLY

London mayor Boris Johnson scored an own goal in a radio general knowledge quiz when he incorrectly named Bobby Moore as the scorer of England's 1966 World Cup final hat-trick instead of Geoff Hurst.
Full story: Metro
 
And United boss Sir Alex Ferguson could replace the Portuguese winger with Blackpool's Thomas Ince - son of former United man Paul - with the sides close to agreeing a £6m fee.
Full story: Sunday Express
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Would like to see Ince at OT, But the article is pure fairy tale.
 
My turn today.
TRANSFER GOSSIP

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, 62, has been told he has at least £35m to spend in the January transfer window and could try to sign deadly Atletico Madrid striker Falcao, 26.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester City plan to be busy in the New Year, and will make another attempt to buy Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic, 22. The Montenegro international is valued at £25m, and is also being tracked by Juventus.

Full story: Goal.com Serie A champions Juve also hope to bring in former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 34, on a three-year contract if he is released from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua because of ongoing disputes within the club's hierarchy.

Full story: Tuttosport (in Italian)

Sunderland would let striker Connor Wickham, 19, leave on loan. The England Under-21 international is surplus to requirements at the Stadium of Light and has yet to make a first team appearance this season.

Full story: the People
OTHER GOSSIP

Steve Kean, 45, resigned as manager at Blackburn Rovers - and walked away from a contract worth up to £14.9m - as a successful claim against the club for constructive dismissal would see him receive a much larger settlement figure than if he had been sacked by the Championship club.

Full story: Mail on Sunday

Newcastle United are hopeful an overhaul of their youth academy will see it belatedly clinch Category One status in the next few months and bring in a minimum annual funding of £775,000 under the Elite Player Performance Plan.

Full story: the Journal The north east club are also in advanced talks with consumer finance company Wonga to sponsor both their shirts and stadium in a deal believed to be worth £8m a year.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole has no interest in wearing the captain's armband when he wins his 100th cap for England, which he could earn against Poland on 16 October.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

However, that honour might have to wait as the 31-year-old is to be left out of the World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Friday by manager Roy Hodgson, 65, and fined £240,000 by Chelsea after his expletive-laden tweet about the Football Association.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph
AND FINALLY

Winger Juan Mata, 24, has showed his talents are not limited to football by singing the Macarena to Chelsea fans at a Q&A session also featuring Spanish compatriots striker Fernando Torres, 28, midfielder Oriol Romeu, 21, and right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 23.

Full story: Metro
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I really wish Conor Wickham had joined Liverpool. It was funny at the time laughing at them missing out on him but he would have been another perfect KKK signing.
 
Anyone who looks at the very first rumours on this thread from the 14th of March 2010 will notice that not a single rumour from that day was accurate. Guess it says a lot for the Sunday papers. Here it is again here......

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has opened the door to a sensational return to Old Trafford for Cristiano Ronaldo, who he sold to Real Madrid for £80m last summer.
Full story: Sunday Express

Ferguson is also locked in negotiations with Chelsea to sign Joe Cole who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Full story: People

Manchester United are also eager to sign Everton's young stars Dan Gosling and Jack Rodwell, while Everton boss David Moyes would like to bag Manchester City's Stephen Ireland.
Full story: News of the World

But Ireland could be spoilt for choice this summer as Everton's Merseyside rivals Liverpool are thought to want his signature too.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Spanish giants Real Madrid have made Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard their number one transfer target and believe they can tempt the midfielder away from Anfield with a £30m bid.
Full story: People

Liverpool winger Albert Riera is a £6m target for Spanish side Villarreal, who are looking for a replacement for Robert Pires who is set to depart at the end of the season.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Manchester City are preparing a £45m bid for Real Madrid 's Argentinian stars Gonzalo Higuain and Fernando Gago. Higuain is Real's top scorer this season with 18 goals while City also tried to sign Gago in January.
Full story: IM Scouting

Chelsea and Manchester United face competition from Spanish side Barcelona in the race to sign Benfica winger Angel Di Maria. Di Maria has a buyout clause of 50m Euros (£45m) in his contract, but his Portuguese side would accept 25m Euros (£22m).
Full story: IM Scouting

Portuguese international midfielder Deco expects to leave Chelsea at the end of the season and hopes to join Brazilian side Corinthians.
Full story: IM Scouting

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is eyeing Birmingham duo Liam Ridgewell and Sebastian Larsson. Both players are out of contract at the end of the season.
Full story: News of the World
 
Sunday's bolloxs

Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the chase for Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 26, who has a release clause of £45m.
Full story: Sunday Express

Liverpool and Newcastle will both compete for the signature of Celtic's in-form striker Gary Hooper, 24.
Full story: Metro

Aston Villa bought Darren Bent in a £24m deal from Sunderland in January 2011
Aston Villa are ready to sell striker Darren Bent, 28, in the January transfer window.
Full story: People

Portsmouth boss Michael Appleton is an early favourite for the vacant managerial post at Burnley, following Eddie Howe's return to Bournemouth.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will need his team to be successful in the Champions League if the club are to spend big money on future signings.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be given £35m to spend in the January transfer window - but the Frenchman is still not sure whether to spend it.
Full story: Daily Mail
OTHER GOSSIP

England winger Theo Walcott says his collision with San Marino goalkeeper Aldo Simoncini in Friday's World Cup qualifier felt like "[being] hit by a bus".
Full story: The Sun

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Gunners striker Olivier Giroud, 26, is the "main man" at the club.
Full story: talkSPORT

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 22, is not a good role model, says the club's football administrator Brian Marwood.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he often calls up former Villa manager Martin O'Neill for advice - and he has every intention of carrying on doing so.
Full story: Birmingham Mail

Defender John Terry, 31, has damaged Chelsea's reputation, says former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Former Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate says he rejected the chance to become the FA's technical director because he didn't have enough understanding of coaching.
Full story: Sunday Mirror


The FA's multi-million pound centre of excellence has attracted criticism for its admission charges. A basic visit to St George's Park in Burton costs £11 but the top tour, which features two hours of coaching and the use of the England dressing room, costs £2,275 for a group of 12.
The Sun

A new report on Brazilian players reveals there are 606 playing in 40 top-flight European leagues, and 1,169 playing outside their own country.
Full story: The Observer

Meanwhile, a Sun report claims 126 ex-footballers are in prison and that drug cartels in South America and Europe recruit vulnerable former players in the UK.
Full story: The Sun

Former Juventus and Italy striker Alessandro Del Piero was overshadowed by ex-England forward Emile Heskey as Newcastle Jets beat Sydney FC 3-2 in Australia.
Full story: Metro
 
Yes, like Chelsea really had a reputation to be hurt...:lol:

It was tarnished when their players made fun on Americans after 9/11, when one of their players fought a doorman, when their captain racially abused Ledley King, when one of their player's dad was found selling drugs and when one of their players slept with one of his team mate's girlfriend

Wait...
 
Wittmann45 said:
Yes, like Chelsea really had a reputation to be hurt...:lol:

It was tarnished when their players made fun on Americans after 9/11, when one of their players fought a doorman, when their captain racially abused Ledley King, when one of their player's dad was found selling drugs and when one of their players slept with one of his team mate's girlfriend

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No one racially abused Ledley King and since when a footballer's dad selling drugs have anything to do with the club's reputation?

But obviously, having such role models in your past as Cantona and Keane, and in your present the likes of Rooney and Giggs allows you to look down on misbehaving Chelsea players. Well done, you.
 
:lol: like racism and drug dealing are in any way comparable to United players' previous indescretions
 
Thanks, appreciated. Every team has their fair share of cnuts, John Terry just seems to be one of the bigger ones.

His father selling drugs doesn't tarnish the reputation of the player, along with adding to a long list of his previous unfortunate events like mocking Americans while they were still finding bodies at ground zero, and thereby hurting the image of the club he plays for?

Also, he didn't abuse King? Weren't there accusations of Terry calling King a monkey? I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, its not like the guy has a track record
 
Crustanoid said:
:lol: like racism and drug dealing are in any way comparable to United players' previous indescretions
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Calling somebody a black cnut in a heat of an argument (if that's indeed what happened) doesn't necessarily make you a racist. Having a father who sold drugs doesn't make you a drug dealer. That doesn't mean Terry is not to blame for many other things and he clearly is a deeply flawed individual, who is his own worst enemy.

As for "indiscretions" from United players, you have got to be joking. Worst of them all is clearly Giggs. I am of course biased, but what he's done to his family is far worse than what Terry or Rooney for that matter did for a number of reasons. Going out to injure your fellow athlete like Keane did or jumping into the stands to give vicious beating to a fan ala Cantona are both horrible actions but at the very least you could try and understand the emotions involved and the circumstances, even if you can't forgive the actions.

What Giggs has been doing with his sister-in-law has been going on for years (!) and his betrayal destroyed his family. It was calculated and extremely selfish, he lived a double life, while betraying his wife and his own brother. Somehow it didn't prevent him from captaining the Team GB at the Olympics and many United fans still hailing him as their hero.
 
Giggs, agree completely. Nothing can excuse that.

However, its funny you bring up Keane...do you not remember Terry trying to break Alan Smith's leg?



Just in case you forgot :p

But Keane stood over the guy he injured, Terry played the good guy and smiled after, as if passing it off as a little tussle between mates

There's no use in this argument really...I'm biased towards United obviously, you towards Chelsea. With our tinted glasses, everything 'our own' players do are always different then other teams. Cantona kicking that fan adds to his legendary status with some of the fans I have talked to
 
antihenry said:
No one racially abused Ledley King and since when a footballer's dad selling drugs have anything to do with the club's reputation?

But obviously, having such role models in your past as Cantona and Keane, and in your present the likes of Rooney and Giggs allows you to look down on misbehaving Chelsea players. Well done, you.
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I'm as biased as the next United fan, but Terry is a despicable character, on and off the pitch. And you only have to look at those appalling parents to see why!!
 
antihenry said:
Calling somebody a black cnut in a heat of an argument (if that's indeed what happened) doesn't necessarily make you a racist. Having a father who sold drugs doesn't make you a drug dealer. That doesn't mean Terry is not to blame for many other things and he clearly is a deeply flawed individual, who is his own worst enemy.

As for "indiscretions" from United players, you have got to be joking. Worst of them all is clearly Giggs. I am of course biased, but what he's done to his family is far worse than what Terry or Rooney for that matter did for a number of reasons. Going out to injure your fellow athlete like Keane did or jumping into the stands to give vicious beating to a fan ala Cantona are both horrible actions but at the very least you could try and understand the emotions involved and the circumstances, even if you can't forgive the actions.

What Giggs has been doing with his sister-in-law has been going on for years (!) and his betrayal destroyed his family. It was calculated and extremely selfish, he lived a double life, while betraying his wife and his own brother. Somehow it didn't prevent him from captaining the Team GB at the Olympics and many United fans still hailing him as their hero.
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One kick is a vicious beating?
 
John terry is a collosal scumbag bastard cuntfaced lying hypocritical sleazy piece of filth. If it were not for the fact he can play football fairly well he would be on some south london shithole estate selling fixes for fecks to skanks and attending edl marches.
 
And the cantona kick had a subtle double meaning, honour thy father and mother and kick racism out of football.
 
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will need his team to be successful in the Champions League if the club are to spend big money on future signings.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
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What a lovely incentive, play well and you'll be replaced.
 
Btw- speaking of Marwood - does anyone know who he referred to in the same interview mentioned above, about the player they got rid off for being disrespectful to the club ? Something about throwing some litter on the ground - and walking across a lawn - only to have Gareth Barry picking up the litter for him a few mins later.
 
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes Gunners striker Olivier Giroud, 26, is the "main man" at the club.
Full story: talkSPORT
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I wonder how he arrived at this piece of wisdom. :confused:
 
antihenry said:
Calling somebody a black cnut in a heat of an argument (if that's indeed what happened) doesn't necessarily make you a racist. Having a father who sold drugs doesn't make you a drug dealer. That doesn't mean Terry is not to blame for many other things and he clearly is a deeply flawed individual, who is his own worst enemy.

As for "indiscretions" from United players, you have got to be joking. Worst of them all is clearly Giggs. I am of course biased, but what he's done to his family is far worse than what Terry or Rooney for that matter did for a number of reasons. Going out to injure your fellow athlete like Keane did or jumping into the stands to give vicious beating to a fan ala Cantona are both horrible actions but at the very least you could try and understand the emotions involved and the circumstances, even if you can't forgive the actions.

What Giggs has been doing with his sister-in-law has been going on for years (!) and his betrayal destroyed his family. It was calculated and extremely selfish, he lived a double life, while betraying his wife and his own brother. Somehow it didn't prevent him from captaining the Team GB at the Olympics and many United fans still hailing him as their hero.
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To be fair, a case could be made for Giggs being a sex addict, which, while not excusing his actions, can at least help people achieve some understanding of his motives. Terry, on the other hand is just a stupid cnut.
 
Dr. Dwayne said:
To be fair, a case could be made for Giggs being a sex addict, which, while not excusing his actions, can at least help people achieve some understanding of his motives. Terry, on the other hand is just a stupid cnut.
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Yes, you are right. His brother and his wife should have been more understanding. In fact, we should all chip in and reimburse Ryan for all the abortions he paid for while screwing his sister-in-law. It's only fair since he was the real victim in that.

Let's slag off Colleen for not taking proper care of Wayne and driving him into the hooker's bed. That Leeds fan, he was asking for it, the kung fu kick made him realize the error of his ways and he should be grateful to Cantona for the lesson. Alfe-Inge Haaland really gave Roy Keane no other alternative than to try to break his leg for even suggesting that Roy feigned his injury during a game three and a half years earlier.

Now, that John Terry, he's real scumbag and what possible excuses can he have for his reprehensible behaviour.
 
antihenry said:
Yes, you are right. His brother and his wife should have been more understanding. In fact, we should all chip in and reimburse Ryan for all the abortions he paid for while screwing his sister-in-law. It's only fair since he was the real victim in that.

Let's slag off Colleen for not taking proper care of Wayne and driving him into the hooker's bed. That Leeds fan, he was asking for it, the kung fu kick made him realize the error of his ways and he should be grateful to Cantona for the lesson. Alfe-Inge Haaland really gave Roy Keane no other alternative than to try to break his leg for even suggesting that Roy feigned his injury during a game three and a half years earlier.

Now, that John Terry, he's real scumbag and what possible excuses can he have for his reprehensible behaviour.
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Ok , Giggsy is an adulterer, as is Rooney, and Keano and Eric had a couple of kicks at people. However : Terry, adulterer, thug, so arrogant he parks in disabled spaces, and displays totally abhorrent behaviour over 9/11. On top of that he tried to pocket cash for tours of the stadium. The list is endless!
 
Dr. Dwayne said:
To be fair, a case could be made for Giggs being a sex addict, which, while not excusing his actions, can at least help people achieve some understanding of his motives. Terry, on the other hand is just a stupid cnut.
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A PL footballer who's a sex addict could get it anywhere. He shagged his brothers wife. For years and years. Top player, utter scumbag. Simple as that.
 
What does the actions of Giggs or anyone else have to do with Terry's behaviour? Other people behaving badly doesn't mitigate his actions at all.
 
Wibble said:
What does the actions of Giggs or anyone else have to do with Terry's behaviour? Other people behaving badly doesn't mitigate his actions at all.
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No one is justifying his actions because of other players' bad behavior. I just pointed out that certain United players behaved just as badly, if not worse, but due to understandable bias their wrongdoings are viewed in a totally different light by many here, and most don't even realize it.
 
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